Caravan and Camping Guide 2020

Wilpena Pound Resort, Ikara-Flinders
Ranges National Park, Tourism Australia
Naracoorte Caves, Mike Haines
NATIONAL PARKS
Admirals Arch, Flinders
Chase National Park,
SATC
Ethel Beach, Innes
National Park, SATC
Belair National Park, Ben Stevens
Whether you are into four-wheel driving in
Ikara-Flinders Ranges National Park or lazy
beach days in Innes National Park, there is
something for everyone to enjoy in one of
over 350 national parks and reserves in
South Australia. To start your South
Australian parks adventure, here are five of
them to add to your bucket list:
Belair National Park
Set in beautiful natural bushland, Belair
National Park is just 25 minutes from
Adelaide city centre. It’s South Australia’s
oldest national park and has woodlands and
lakes to explore via walking and mountain
biking trails. It is home to Old Government
House, a significant heritage building.
Ikara-Flinders Ranges
National Park
Known as Ikara to the Adnyamathanha
people, this ancient and rugged landscape
is one of South Australia’s most iconic
destinations. Visit from April to October
when the temperatures are cooler to make
the most of the extensive bushwalking and
camping experiences.
Flinders Chase
National Park
This park’s coastal scenery includes
Admirals Arch, a beautiful natural rock arch
shaped by the powerful Southern Ocean,
and the sculptured granite boulders known
as Remarkable Rocks. Other attractions
include wild beaches, the unspoilt Rocky
River, vast wilderness areas and cultural
heritage sites – including two lighthouses.
The majority of the park is accessible by
2WD, so it’s perfect for day visits and an
ideal place to view wildlife in its natural
habitat.
Innes National Park
The rugged coast of Innes National Park
offers plenty of white sandy coves nestled
amongst cliffs to explore and is a paradise
for beach-lovers during spring and summer.
Anglers can fish for salmon from the shore
at Browns Beach, or try for mullet, tommy
ruffs, squid or even snook and snapper
from Stenhouse Bay jetty.
Naracoorte Caves
These World Heritage listed caves are one
of the world’s most important fossil sites.
For half a million years the caves acted as
pitfall traps and predator dens, bones
collected – layer upon layer, year after year
– creating a rich fossil record of the ancient
animals. With the caves staying at a
constant 17 degrees centigrade, Naracoorte
Caves is a destination for all seasons. Selfguided,
guided and adventure caving tours
are available year-round.
Book Before You Go
Campsites and vehicle entry must be
booked online prior to arrival. If you prefer
not to book online you can book in person
at one of many park agents. To make
bookings and to find park agents visit
www.parks.sa.gov.au
Maps
You can download maps for many of SA’s
national parks. Head to the National Parks
SA National Parks and Wildlife Service
South Australia website (https://www.
parks.sa.gov.au/know-before-you-go/
maps) to download a pdf map or use the
free Avenza PDF Map app to get interactive
maps on your mobile (even when you don’t
have internet).
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